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Colocasia esculenta 'Nancy's Revenge'

Also Known As

Colocasia 'Nancyana'
Nancy's Revenge Elephant Ear
Nancyana Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 8'
W: 3'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Colocasia esculenta 'Nancy's Revenge' plant details

Colocasia esculenta 'Nancy's Revenge' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Nancy's Revenge'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, infrequent-blooming, rare, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Nancy's Revenge'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Nancy's Revenge boasts bright Green high ribbed leaves and once mature the leaves will produce cream white colored centers. Very dramatic appearance when planted in numbers. Mature height of 2'

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Nancy's Revenge is one of those rare introductions that immediately becomes the new industry standard. Introduced at the 2000 International Aroid Society meeting in Florida, this dazzling elephant ear became the most wanted plant at the meeting. Emerging solid green, the 25" wide light green leaves begin turning butter cream-yellow along the center. The color then pours down into the main vein creating a huge bold Y-pattern in the center of the leaf. Color then bursts into the lateral (side) veins and begins its march to the margins. Coloring starts in spring, shortly after the first leaves mature. It sends out lots of side stolons which will root into the soil where moisture is adequate. The more moisture the larger the plant will grow. This one one you can't stop looking at. Zone 7.

By: Tejas Tropicals

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Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Nancy's Revenge' plant

How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Nancy's Revenge'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen

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